Milk animals

Description

Milk cows and other farm animals, manually or using mechanical means.

Applies to cattle, sheep and goat.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 2 occupations
  • Optional in 1 occupations
  • Total: 3 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 6 (Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers)

Essential for

  • Shepherd
    Shepherds manage the welfare and movement of livestock, especially sheep, goats and other grazing animals, in a variety of surroundings. Other titles The following job titles also …
  • Cattle breeder
    Cattle breeders oversee the production and day-to-day care of cattle. They maintain the health and welfare of cattle. Duties The duties of a cattle breeder include, but are not…

Optional for

  • Livestock worker
    Livestock workers maintain the health and welfare of animals. They oversee the breeding/production and day-to-day care such as feeding and watering of animals. Duties Livestock wor…

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Last updated on February 19, 2026

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